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On the pitch, footballers perform around 700 changes of direction. In addition, during the 90 minutes of play, they will also cover over 10 kilometres during the game. Because of this, football players need a large anaerobic capacity to cope with running at high-intensity and sprinting speeds. They also need a strategy to help them […]
A recent BBC News Health article raises the question, ‘Can we trust BMI to measure obesity?’ BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It uses height and weight to work out if a person is a healthy weight. It has been in use for over 100 years. But it has come into criticism of late. This […]
HaB Direct receives ISO accreditation ISO 9001:2015, committing to maximise customer satisfaction by providing impartial advice on what is appropriate for the customer regarding their equipment and consumables requirements, taking into account any regulatory conditions. To maintain this top class service it is our policy to work to the principles embodied in ISO 9001:2015, an […]
Cold water therapy is an increasingly popular sports treatment. It is being used by elite athletes to reduce muscle fatigue and accelerate recovery. What does cold water therapy do Athletes and sports people use cold water therapy to help reduce tissue swelling. This inflammation occurs as a result of muscle breakdown and micro tears. But […]
The Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport is making headlines. Why? Because it is finding new ways to help ICU patients recover faster. Exercise Bikes in ICU Aid Faster Recovery The hospital is placing exercise bikes next to patients’ beds in the Intensive Care Unit. And now the unit uses two bikes with patients to help with recovery: […]
That’s the message coming from coaches, trainers and exercise evangelists, and even the focus of an article in the national press (5 February 2018). As breathing exercise classes sweep across gyms in the US, the importance of this type of training is being highlighted more and more. How breathing works Did you know that it […]
This randomised clinical trial, published in JAMA Neurology, investigates whether treadmill exercise (TE) is safe for patients with Parkinson disease. Treadmill Exercise The trial explores both high and moderate intensity treadmill exercise. It focuses on patients with Parkinson disease who do not yet take medication. Trial leaders discover whether participants are able to exercise at […]
January 8 – 14 is Obesity Awareness Week. It always starts at the beginning of January. This is a time when everyone thinks about their health and fitness and make New Year resolutions; resolutions such as stopping smoking, losing weight or starting an exercise regimen. Purpose of Obesity Awareness Week The objective of this awareness […]